For he and everybody with him were completely amazed by the catch of fish that they had landed.
You put them in charge of all that you made, giving them authority over everything:
the birds in the sky, and the fish in the sea—everything that swims in the ocean.
(He really didn't know what to say because they were all so frightened!)
All those who heard about it were amazed at what the shepherds told them.
They were amazed at what he taught them for he spoke with authority.
They were all amazed and asked each other, “What is this teaching? With power and authority he orders evil spirits to leave—and they do!”
James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon's partners, felt the same way. “Don't be afraid,” Jesus told Simon. “From now on you'll be fishing for people!”
When Simon Peter saw what had happened, he dropped to his knees before Jesus. “Lord, please stay away from me, for I am a sinful man!” he exclaimed.